African-american writer (1908-1960).
Born September 4th, 1908 in Natchez. [ref]
Died November 28th, 1960 at 52 years old in Paris (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus